DESIGN ELEMENTS
Line - the visual path
Shape - edges - geometric or organic
Form - 3-D length, width, or depth
Color - hues with their various values
Value - Shading used to emphasize form
Texture - surface qualities - tactile illusions
Space - space taken up by (positive) or in between(negative) objects
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Balance - provides stability and structure to a design.
Hierarchy - creates organisation and direction.
Contrast - is the most effective way to emphasise and generate impact with a design.
Repetition - unifies & strengthens a design by tying together otherwise separate parts.
Alignment - creates a sharper, more unified design.
RESOURCES
ABC of Art byAwesome Artists.com
Fantastic PDF to download -takes a while 5mb but well worth it
thanks Louise
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from the pdf ABC of Art by awesomeartists.com
Colour Lovers WebsiteBrowse colours, patters and shapes
Line - the visual path
Shape - edges - geometric or organic
Form - 3-D length, width, or depth
Color - hues with their various values
Value - Shading used to emphasize form
Texture - surface qualities - tactile illusions
Space - space taken up by (positive) or in between(negative) objects
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Balance - provides stability and structure to a design.
Hierarchy - creates organisation and direction.
Contrast - is the most effective way to emphasise and generate impact with a design.
Repetition - unifies & strengthens a design by tying together otherwise separate parts.
Alignment - creates a sharper, more unified design.
RESOURCES
Fantastic PDF to download -takes a while 5mb but well worth it
thanks Louise
from the pdf ABC of Art by awesomeartists.com
interactive website